Support Bishop Museum

Join a community of supporters committed to Bishop Museum’s collections, research, and education programs. The deeper your engagement, the more central you are to Bishop Museum’s core values and strengths—and the greater your impact on the issues you care most about.

Annual Fund

Your donation to Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum’s annual fund will ensure that the legacy of this great institution is perpetuated for Hawai`i’s next generation. Please consider a generous tax-deductible donation in support of unrivaled Hawaiian and Pacific collections, fascinating stories, and new discoveries.

Matching Gifts

Does your employer sponsor a matching gift program to increase the impact of charitable gifts made by its employees? If so, kindly provide your company’s matching gifts form when you make your donation and we’ll take care of the rest.

Gifts of Securities

Gift of appreciated securities — stocks, bonds, and mutual funds — can be a wonderful way to make a gift to the Museum’s Annual Fund and provide significant tax benefits at the same time. Please contact our Development Office at 808.848.4187, or contact us via email:

Honor and Memorial Gifts

What better way to celebrate a special moment in the life of a friend or family member than by making a meaningful gift in his or her name? You may also make a Memorial Gift in memory of a loved one with a gift to the Annual Fund.

Leave a Legacy

Have you remembered Bishop Museum in your will or trust? A wealth of creative gift planning ideas that can benefit both you and Bishop Museum are at your fingertips. We can help you explore the many flexible and creative ways in which you can make a lasting difference for your family and the Museum. Contact Planned Giving Office at (808) 848-4169 or development@bishopmuseum.org.

Corporate Partnership

Your company can pledge its support for one or more of the Museum’s exciting exhibits, programs, or events, which provide fun learning experiences for more than 330,000 children and families each year.